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Vine-Smoked Trout

This aromatic vine-smoked trout is a standout dairy-free main course that brings a sophisticated edge to your outdoor cooking. By using whole trout and high-quality wood chips, you can achieve a delicate, flaky texture and a deep, savoury profile that shop-bought alternatives simply cannot match. It is an excellent choice for a summer lunch or a light evening meal, particularly when paired with a crisp seasonal salad and some crushed new potatoes.

Smoking fish at home is a surprisingly straightforward process that relies on gentle, indirect heat to preserve the natural oils and moisture. This method ensures the trout remains succulent while absorbing the subtle herbal notes of the wood and garnishes. Packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, this homemade smoked fish is both a nutritious and impressive centrepiece for any alfresco gathering.

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Ingredients for Vine-Smoked Trout

  • 4 whole trout, about 1 1/2 to 900g each, cleaned

  • Canola oil for brushing

  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1/2 cup dry wood chips

  • Fresh rosemary or sage leaves for garnish

  • Fresh lemon wedges for garnish

How to make Vine-Smoked Trout

  1. Fill your charcoal chimney with briquets, set the chimney on the bottom grill grate, and light, or prepare a fire in your smoker. For a gas grill, turn half the burners to medium. Rub the trout all over with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  2. When the coals are ready, dump them into the bottom of your grill, and spread them evenly across half. Scatter the wood chips on the hot coals, or place them in a metal container close to a burner on a gas grill. Place the trout on the grill grate on the indirect-heat side of the grill. When the smoke starts to rise, close the lid.

  3. Smoke the trout at 107°C to 121°C for 45 to 60 minutes or until the fish begins to flake when tested with a fork in the thickest part and has a smoky aroma. Garnish with rosemary or sage leaves and lemon wedges.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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